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by Jim ClaybornWhat can you say? Some days it's just on sight. And whatever problems these two McDonald's workers had, whatever mediation their manager tried to work out between them, the time for talk was over. And the time for catching hands was upon us. Though as you'll in our latest example of society crumbling all around us, one of these ladies could have used six more words: "I'm sorry for whatever I did." Because she got BRUTALIZED. Needless to say, NSFW, for several reasons:That girl lost the first battle, but won the wig. She really should have left it...

Just got the following e-mail from my son's elementary school: "The _________ County Department of Health and _________ County Public Schools is offering the Flu Mist nasal spray vaccination next month to students in all elementary schools. All elementary-school students will receive a letter and consent form at school on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from the Health Department to take home to their parents. The consent form must be completed and returned to the school by Sept. 22 in order for your child to receive the vaccination. Please call xxx-xxx-xxxx or xxx-xxx-xxxx for more information or with any questions." What to...

Firefighters also were battling a 5,400-acre wildfire elsewhere in Eldorado National Forest in Amador County. The Power fire broke out Oct. 6 and had been contained at about 500 acres Tuesday, but flared up and spread wildly in high winds Wednesday. By Thursday evening, the blaze had charred 12,000 acres and was just 10 percent contained.

Drinkers tired of massive hangovers and equally sized beer guts have reason to rejoice — the as-yet-unseen in America "Alcohol Without Liquid Machine" arrives in New York City today. But while New Yorkers who like to imbibe may tonight flock to Trust Lounge in the Meatpacking District to get an early peek at the device — which turns alcohol from liquid into mist — some are already opposed to the device and want to see it banned. Billed as the "ultimate party toy," the alcohol vaporizer debuted at Il Bordello in Bristol, England, where crowds went gaga over the revolutionary...